First Known Use: 1856
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smithsonite
noun smith·son·ite \ˈsmith-sə-ˌnīt\
Definition of SMITHSONITE
: a mineral that is a carbonate of zinc and constitutes a minor ore of zinc
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Origin of SMITHSONITE
James Smithson
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